NIA workers call off strike as crucial negotiations begin

The Divisional Executives Council of the Public Services Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, National Identification Authority (NIA) Division, has announced that it has decided to call off its indefinite strike action which commenced on June 10, 2024.

The Division’s move to suspend the industrial strike action commence as the National Identification Authority (NIA) workers union prepare to have a pivotal discourse with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission this Friday, June 14, 2024.

The suspension of the strike follows a series of interventions from key stakeholders, including an appeal from the Minister for National Security and an invitation from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to return to the negotiation table.

The advice from the union’s parent body, in light of the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) recent ruling, and the vocal concerns of the Ghanaian public have also played a role in this resolution.

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In a Press statement issued on Wednesday, June 12 2024, The Divisional Executives Council indicated that the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission had assured them of their willingness to act in good faith in their subsequent engagements.

“However, this gesture will be put to the test on Friday, June 14, 2024. Members are therefore assured that, if at the close of negotiations on Friday, the government fails to demonstrate true faith by granting us Institution Specific Allowances, we would not be hesitant to return to our industrial action; this must be noted,” it added.

The council therefore appealed to its members to report to work on Thursday, June 10, 2024.

“We appreciate your unprecedented massive solidarity and compliance following the declaration of the strike action. The action has really made a tremendous impact. However, we anticipate favourable outcomes within the shortest possible time.”

It also cautioned the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to demonstrate good faith as it gets back to the negotiation table in the interest of industrial harmony.

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Contact Details of the National Identification Authority

No.8 Nelson Mandela Avenue

Off Gulf House Street

South Legon, Accra, Ghana

Digital Address: GA – 237 – 1033

P. O. Box M680

Ministries Post Office

Accra, Ghana

(+233) 302-99-9306 – 9

(+233) 302-73-8333

(+233) 242-43-8615

info@nia.gov.gh

What is the Vision of the National Identification Authority ?

“To Provide a complete value added integrated multi-sectoral and multipurpose National Identity System through the innovative use and application of information and communication technology to facilitate the social, economic and political development of Ghana.”

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